Call for input: Review of broadcast regulation

The UK media landscape is undergoing rapid transformation. It is critical that regulation does not stifle innovation or deter investment in PSM content and supports audiences wherever they are watching and listening to content.

As global tech giants flood the market with an ever-growing range of content, traditional broadcasters are in a fierce battle for audience attention, with online viewing choices increasingly driven by algorithms. Audiences are less likely to be exposed to the breadth of UK content that PSBs provide, such as trusted and accurate news and programming that represents the diversity of the nations and regions of the UK and brings the country together.

In this increasingly dynamic and challenging environment, the PSBs are finding it harder to fund the production and distribution of high-quality UK content to all audiences. This also impacts the UK production sector – particularly smaller production companies and those in the nations and regions.

In our recent review of public service media (PSM) – Transmission Critical – we called for urgent action to strengthen and maintain public service media content. There were recommendations for the sector, Government and Ofcom, including a commitment from Ofcom to look at removing outdated regulation.

The call for input is asking stakeholders for their views on how regulation needs to evolve in the short and longer term. Where possible, please provide evidence of regulation that is no longer appropriate given wider market changes or where it adversely impacts audiences, innovation, competition or the future provision of PSM. Where we consider changes to our regulation may be needed, we will consult on any proposed modifications to our rules. There may also be areas where legislative change would be required, and we will discuss these with Government.

Responding to our call for input

Please submit responses using the response form no later than 5pm on 29 January 2026.